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The servant who attended to Dai Hao said nothing, as if already accustomed to such situations. Dai Hao took a deep breath and returned to his official duties.
Dai Hao had long since realized he could rely on no one—only himself could be trusted. This had fueled his insatiable thirst for power.
Ye Wen recorded the final scene. In fact, over the past few days, Ye Wen had meticulously documented every detail of Dai Hao's daily life, ensuring that when Huo Yu'er eventually embarked on her revenge, she would do so without hesitation or doubt.
After all, patricide was no small matter, and the person carrying it out would face immense pressure.
But Dai Hao had never truly been a father to Huo Yu'er—not even acknowledging the identity of her mother, Huo Yun'er.
He had merely indulged in fleeting pleasure.
Moreover, daring to wrong the destined protagonist was already a death sentence for Dai Hao. With Tang San's interference absent this time and Ye Wen fanning the flames, the Dai family was doomed to extinction.
Following Shrek's group, Ye Wen noticed they were resting again. At this moment, Dai Yueheng was chatting casually with Ma Xiaotao.
What young maiden doesn't dream of romance? And Dai Hao's outward persona was quite impressive. Ma Xiaotao had a favorable impression of him, so she began discussing Dai Hao with Dai Yueheng.
Dai Yueheng first boasted about how Dai Hao had started as a lowly soldier and risen through the ranks until he earned the favor of the current Star Luo Emperor.
Finally, thanks to his resemblance to his grandfather, Dai Hao was recognized as a member of the Dai family and gained the Star Luo Emperor's trust and promotion.
Listening to this story, Ye Wen could only roll his eyes. This plotline was painfully cliché.
And in the brutal environment of the battlefield, did anyone really believe a soul master without connections could rise to the rank of commander purely through their own abilities? There had to be some behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
Unfortunately, Ma Xiaotao was like a canary raised in a gilded cage—ignorant of worldly hardships and the treachery of human nature. She believed everything Dai Yueheng said.
However, looking at Ma Xiaotao's crimson-red eyes, Ye Wen muttered to himself, "It seems the demonic flames have clouded her mind."
Then again, without the existence of Tian Meng Ice Silkworm and Ye Wen's interference, there was no chance for Ma Xiaotao to meet Huo Yu'er, let alone discover her Ultimate Ice powers.
No matter how deep Shrek Academy's heritage was, without addressing the root cause of the problem, they couldn't find a solution.
Speaking of which, Ma Hongjun's fate was truly pitiful.
Though he had ascended to godhood, in the end, he couldn't protect anyone, not even his descendants, who continued to suffer on the Douluo Continent.
But Tang San, who had sacrificed himself as the Great Priest, along with Ma Hongjun's deceased great-grandfather, had been taken to the God Realm to live freely as souls.
A flicker of doubt crossed Ye Wen's eyes. He had never considered this question before, but upon reflection, something seemed off.
"Why is Ma Hongjun's fate so tragic? Is it because he disrespected Xiao Wu with his words as a child, or because he obtained his godhood through backdoor means and thus faced restrictions?
Tsk, I should've learned more about the inner workings of the God Realm back then. It feels like there's juicy gossip waiting to be uncovered."
At this moment, Dai Yueheng's words made Ye Wen burst out laughing.
"My grandfather once said my father's talent could rival that of the first-generation leader of the original Shrek Seven Monsters.
My father is forty-three years old. Over thirty years of commanding troops, he has fought in countless battles, large and small. You know how formidable the Sun Moon Empire is, yet our western borders remain impregnable solely because of my father's presence. If there's one person in the Star Luo Empire worthy of being called a hero, it's undoubtedly my father!"
As for the level of warfare on the Douluo Continent, Ye Wen didn't feel the need to comment further. Even a pig could avoid trouble by simply following routine patrols and inspections.
This was also why Dai Hao constantly instigated localized conflicts—to demonstrate his importance and avoid being reassigned to the rear by the Star Luo Emperor.
But what made Ye Wen struggle to hold back laughter was this:
"Dai Mubai becoming the leader of the Shrek Seven Monsters wasn't because of his talent—it was because he was the oldest! Yet here they are, shamelessly boasting to their descendants. The true leader of the Shrek Seven Monsters was obviously Tang San. What was Dai Mubai, just a sidekick?
And Dai Mubai had no real talent to speak of—he only succeeded because of divine herbs. Moreover, the main effect of the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju was to strengthen the body, with minimal enhancement to soul power. During the Soul Master Tournament, Dai Mu Bai's soul power was quickly matched by Tang San and the others. Despite being two or three years older than them, look where he ended up!
Oh, well, it's not entirely fair to say that. Dai Mubai's older brother was just as useless—over twenty years old and not even a Soul King. In this era, becoming a Soul Emperor by twenty was commonplace.
Is it really okay for Dai Yueheng to exaggerate like this? Or has ten thousand years passed to the point they've lost detailed records of their ancestors? This is just laughable."
Ye Wen sensed there might be even juicier drama ahead and promptly pulled out his recording soul-guiding device.
At this moment, Ma Xiaotao's naive and fiery eyes lit up even more. "So, how many wives does your father have?"
Dai Yueheng froze, his expression turning strange. "Only my mother. In our generation, there are only my brother Huabin and me. My father is very disciplined when it comes to women.
He often says that if a man cannot control his desires for women, he will never achieve greatness.
But why do you ask?"
Hehehe… The final blow, Little Yu'er. Your master has gone to great lengths for you. Don't show any mercy when the time comes.
At this moment, Dai Yueheng felt something was off about Ma Xiaotao's question. Could it be that the goddess he adored had fallen for his father's type?
No way—!!!
Ma Xiaotao also noticed Dai Yueheng's unease and blushed slightly. Though she was still a virgin, the demonic flames within her had turned her into quite the experienced flirt.
She shot him a glare. "Can't I admire him? A man like your father is the real deal. You should learn from him."
Ah, yes, yes, yes…
Ye Wen watched the two youngsters with an odd expression, wondering what kind of karma Dai Hao, this scheming villain, had accumulated to end up with such sons—one a love-struck pushover, the other an arrogant incompetent.
What kind of karma…
Suddenly, Ye Wen thought of something. Hurting the destined child wasn't that exactly creating bad karma? Without Tang San's intervention, the Dai family was sure to perish.
Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng chatted for a while longer. Meanwhile, Wang Yan, seeing that the students had recovered sufficiently, gathered them to discuss their plans.
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